R426-2-5. Equipment Standards.

  (1) Air ambulances must maintain minimum quantities of supplies and equipment for each air medical transport as listed in the document R426 Appendix in accordance with the air medical service's licensure level. Due to weight and safety concerns on specialized air transports, the air medical service medical director shall insure that the appropriate equipment is carried according to the needs of the patient to be transported. All medications shall be stored according to manufacturer recommendations.

  (2) All medical equipment except disposable items, shall be designed, constructed, and made of materials that under normal conditions and operations, are durable and capable of withstanding repeated cleaning.

  (3) The equipment and medical supplies shall be maintained in working condition and within legal specifications.

  (4) All non-disposable equipment shall be cleaned or sanitized after each air medical transport.

  (5) Medical equipment shall be stored and readily accessible by air medical personnel.

  (6) Before departing, the air medical personnel shall notify the pilot of any add-on equipment for weight and balance considerations.

  (7) Physical or chemical restraints must be available and used for combative patients who could possibly hurt themselves or any other person in the air ambulance.